January 20, 07:20 AM • 49267 viewsJanuary 20, 02:39 PM • 19970 viewsMembers of the European Parliament from the Volt party are preparing a 9-point plan for reforming the EU. Among the proposals are stripping Hungary of its voting rights and creating a joint European army.
27 EU leaders will gather in Brussels to discuss a new security architecture and military support. On the agenda is the allocation of 800 billion euros for defense and the issue of using frozen Russian assets.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Trump suspended aid to Ukraine without consultations with NATO and the "Ramstein" group. Poland confirms its continued support for Ukraine and is conducting consultations with allies.
Ursula von der Leyen presented the "rearmament of Europe" plan with new financial instruments. The plan involves the mobilization of 800 billion euros and includes financing of 150 billion for defense needs.
Ursula von der Leyen will present a plan to increase EU defense spending. Hungary is blocking a €20 billion aid package for Ukraine, but may support a general increase in the defense budget.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the leaders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia about the results of the summit in London. The parties agreed to work on an action plan to ensure real security guarantees.
The European Commission plans to give car manufacturers three years instead of one to meet CO2 emissions targets. Car companies faced fines of up to 15 billion euros for exceeding emission limits in 2025.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz welcomed European efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The White House refrained from commenting on its own contribution to the peace plan proposed by European leaders.
The President of the European Commission will present a plan to strengthen the European defense industry to EU member states. The “Rearm Europe” plan will be presented on March 4 via an official letter.
At the summit in London, European leaders discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for active U. S. involvement. The UK, Italy, and other EU countries expressed their willingness to cooperate, but some leaders remain cautious.
The President of Ukraine said that an agreement to end the war is still a long way off, and concrete steps have not yet been taken. Zelensky emphasized the need for honest security guarantees and categorically rejected territorial concessions.
Canada has imposed sanctions on 31 Russians and Russian paramilitary groups supporting aggression in Ukraine. The decision was announced by Justin Trudeau during a summit in London.
The President of the European Commission announced a new plan to strengthen the EU's defense at the March 6 summit. The plan includes increased investment in defense and security guarantees for Ukraine.
At a summit in London, the EU, Ukraine, Britain, Norway, and Turkey agreed to jointly assist and strengthen the eastern border. Britain is ready to send a military contingent to protect a future peace agreement.
The President of the European Commission will present a new plan to strengthen the EU's defense at next week's summit. The plan includes increased investment in defense and security guarantees for Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at Lancaster House for an international security summit. The meeting is attended by European leaders, including Macron, Tusk, Scholz, and von der Leyen.
An international summit on support for Ukraine will be held in London with the participation of European leaders and senior NATO and EU officials. The meeting is expected to adopt an action plan to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The President of the European Commission supported Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a verbal altercation with Donald Trump. She assured that the EU would continue to work with Ukraine to achieve a just peace.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend the European Summit in London to meet with EU leaders. The meeting will discuss further steps for Ukraine and European support for it after the meeting with Trump.
The head of the European Commission said that it was necessary to achieve a just peace with a prosperous Ukraine within the EU. The EU plans to increase defense spending and expand cooperation with partners, including India.
The European Union is developing the largest regional security initiative since the Cold War. The plan includes hundreds of billions of euros for defense and consists of three key funding elements.
European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.
Ursula von der Leyen plans to discuss sanctions against Russia with the Indian Prime Minister. The EU is seeking to strengthen control over the implementation of restrictions, as Russian aggression threatens both Europe and India.
The Baltic states and Northern Europe insist on the immediate transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. France, Germany and other major EU states are against it, considering it a lever of influence on Russia.
The President of the European Commission said that sanctions have a huge impact on the Russian economy. Their lifting is possible only after concrete steps on the part of Russia.
The French Minister of European Affairs stated the need for Europe's participation in peace negotiations in Ukraine. Haddad emphasized the importance of military support and guaranteeing long-term peace.
The President of the European Commission stated that the provision of weapons to Ukraine will be at the center of the EU's attention in the coming weeks. The EU and its member countries have already provided support amounting to 145 billion euros.
Ursula von der Leyen announced €3. 5 billion in aid to Ukraine in March. This brings the total support from the EU and its member states to €134 billion.
European leaders make parallel visits to the United States and Ukraine to preserve the Western alliance. The EU delegation is preparing a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine, and Macron will discuss relations with Russia with Trump.
The presidents of Lithuania and Latvia, the prime ministers of Estonia, Spain, and Canada, as well as EU leaders arrived in Kyiv on February 24. They were met at the train station by Andriy Yermak and Andriy Sybiga.
